There is something for everyone at the Preserve and the surrounding area. For tips about a Costa Rican Vacation, click "Vacationing Here." To learn about the fun activities in the area, click "4 Elements of Fun" or "More Things to Do!" For an interactive look at the Preserve, check out our digital brochure.

Enjoy our digital brochure developed especially for The Preserve at Lake Arenal and our sister site, RidgeRetreat.com. Enjoy breathtaking photos, the interactivity of a digital flip-book, and loads of information about activities, tours, and destinations near all of our properties. Whenever possible, we provide telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and web sites of tour operators.

Our E-brochure is a standalone program. When your browser asks for permission to run, answer yes. The file is about 4.5 mb in size, and might take some time for you to download. The brochure will open in a new window. You may continue to browse our site during the download.

Arenal Conservation Area is known for its wide variety of wildlife, with more than 25 species of fish and about 500 species of plants. The major attraction in the area is the Arenal Volcano, which lies across the lake from The Preserve. This is a magnificent natural piece of art, located at the northern end of the Tilaran Mountain Range. The park is also important because its waters drain into the Lake, which is used in a variety of ways. Arenal Volcano, which rises nearly 4,900 feet above sea level, is a perfect cone and the most active volcano in Costa Rica, as well as one of the most active in the world. Arenal was sacred to pre-Columbian Indians.The ever green Lake Arenal appeared about 2 or 3 million years ago when tectonic movements created a depression that filled up with water.